Research Assistant I Job at Hospital for Special Surgery, Eastern, KY

  • Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Eastern, KY

Job Description

How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status Regular Full time Work Shift Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing
  • Scientific background required.
  • Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience.
  • 0-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
  • Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization.
  • Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks).
  • Superior oral and written communications skills.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).
  • Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Indoor area with frequent exposure Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.
  • Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.
HAZARDS
  • OSHA ~Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.
POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Develops/Manages Processes & Systems - Assists with contracts
  • Assists in the negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Coordinates enrollment
  • Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance
  • Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Resolves payor issues
  • Followsup and resolving payment issues with Insurance Payors.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Acts as liaison
  • Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Assists with meetings
  • Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains tracking logs
  • Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Oversees PHO line
  • Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquires, and assist with urgent physician office issues.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality Reports for duty punctually.
  • Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelors

Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 17th year in a row) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2026-2027). Our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent-candidates that align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunity for growth and success.

Our patients say it best: We receive consistently high ratings from our patients for the quality of our doctors and our hospital. More than 3,000 have shared their experience in their own words.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work

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